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Toddler Learn & Play

Toddlers learn at a remarkable pace. Nurture their development with Motherly’s toddler learning resources, filled with advice and reviews from real mamas.

Toddler with an Allen wrench

Mom lets her toddler play quietly—what she finds in his room leaves her speechless

Bolts. Crib slats. Absolute disassembly. It’s giving Tool Time meets IKEA After Dark. The only thing missing is a tiny hard hat.

Updated May. 02, 2025
Introducing new sibling

“This could have been an email”: Toddler’s priceless reaction to meeting baby sister goes viral

Your toddler might look at this tiny new human like they're reviewing an unsatisfactory quarterly report.

Updated May. 01, 2025
Olivia Munn

Olivia Munn’s 3-year-old walked a mile in just his socks—and every toddler parent will feel this

The actor and mom of two took to Instagram to share a wildly relatable meltdown moment that started with a sunny stroll through New York City.

Updated Apr. 24, 2025
baby talk

15-month-old Annie is already crushing job interviews, according to the internet

In a quick-fire Q&A with her mom, Annie answers a series of questions with surprising confidence for her age.

Updated Apr. 16, 2025
Toddler

Toddler grabs the Swiffer and straps in his baby—what he does next has the internet cheering

This viral video is more than just cute content. It’s a joyful, messy, mop-wielding reminder that boys need space to practice caregiving, too.

Updated Apr. 02, 2025
A mom unboxing Toy Story toys

Mom unboxes her 30-year-old Toy Story toys—and her toddler’s joy is straight out of a Pixar movie

The clip shows Adrienne retrieving a box of her Toy Story toys from 1995 and introducing them to her Toy Story-obsessed toddler.

Updated Apr. 02, 2025
low stimulation show

The best low-stimulation shows for toddlers: A guide for parents

Slower-paced narratives allow children to process information at a natural rhythm.

Updated Mar. 17, 2025
Toddler sleeping with a comfort object

Mom checks on toddler at bedtime—and is stunned to see what’s snuggled up next to her

A viral TikTok shared by @abbielmcfarland showcases her toddler snuggling up with a cutting board as if it were the fluffiest stuffed animal.

Updated Feb. 10, 2025
tiktok mom hack video- how to keep kids busy

Amazing mom hack keeps kids busy when you’re on the go

Save this idea for the next time you leave the house with kids in tow.

Updated Oct. 04, 2024
child reading a book in a fort - tips for raising readers

5 ways to raise little readers

My kids see me read. They know that reading is something I do like cooking and showering and exercising.

Updated May. 17, 2024
toddler boy hugging his mom airplane mode tantrums

Airplane mode can soothe toddler tantrums—yes, really

He doesn’t need to yell so much now that he knows I'm there. Ready and present.

Updated Mar. 13, 2024
totter-tumble-scot-play-mat

I wasn’t a play-on-the-floor kind of mom–until I found this playmat

This yoga mat meets playmat changed our family’s day to day interactions for the better.

Updated Mar. 07, 2024
cute little girl watching tv - benefits of watching slow tv for kids

The benefits of watching slow TV for kids, according to a former teacher

I quickly learned that not all screen time is created equal.

Updated Feb. 29, 2024
mom and frustrated toddler at home

Family therapist shares game-changing tip to help diffuse frustrated toddlers

The technique from Big Little Feelings’ Deena Margolin is helpful for parents, too.

Updated Feb. 20, 2024
mom comforting sad young daughter how to reduce tantrums

Yes, you can train your toddler to have fewer tantrums—all through play

Here’s how to develop the 5 social-emotional skills your child needs to tame tantrums.

Updated Jul. 09, 2024
Best Montessori Toys for 3-year-olds

The best Montessori toys for 3-year-olds, according to an expert

Offer your preschooler a rich play environment with Montessori toys for 3-year-olds..

Updated Aug. 12, 2024
Best montessori toys for 1-year-olds

The best Montessori toys for 1-year-olds, according to an expert

Enrich your toddler’s play with high-quality, educational Montessori toys for 1-year-olds.

Updated Aug. 12, 2024
Best Montessori Toys for 2-Year-Olds

The best Montessori toys for 2-year-olds, according to an expert

Enrich your toddler’s play with quality, educational Montessori toys for 2-year-olds.

Updated Aug. 12, 2024
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